Monthly Archives: September 2012

Home Made Robotics – Arduino & Roomba

“Roomba & Arduino Micro-Controllers”

This discussion will start with a stock Roomba and Arduino and cover the eletronic equipment , connections and programming necessary to connect the arduino to the Roomba and control a stock Roomba using an Android bluetooth connection.

The Digital Homestead

Speaking on Sunday Sept 23rd, 2:00- 2:20

“Back to the Land with a bit of digital assistance.”

Caleb Kraft from Hack-a-Day stopped in to visit Mikey Sklar while he toured the Southwest in August 2012. After showing him some geeky stuff they drove to a nice spot of the Rio Grande and sat around in the river to cool off.

Also For Sale at ABQ Mini-Maker Faire:YATC2 Kit - Temperature Controller for all your fermentation needs.This temperature controller is available fully assembled with all accessories or as a complete kit that requires soldering. It is ideal for the following:

converting a chest freezer into a refrigerator

converting a dorm fridge into a cheese and wine refrigerator

converting a hot plate into a temperature controlled cooker

converting a camping cooler into fermenter

converting a crock pot into a sous vide

‘ Da Pimp Kit‘ – Battery Recovery UnitDa Pimp is a extremely portable battery tester / desulfator / charger. It uses capacitors instead of a transformer creating a highly efficient conversion of AC to DC voltages. It is available fully assembled with all accessories or as a complete kit that requires soldering.

In 2012 there will be close to 60 Mini Maker Faires around the globe. Mini Maker Faires are organized by individuals, hackerspaces and maker groups, schools, and larger institutions like science museums. They are diverse in scope, resources and origin, but all share an interest in connecting and celebrating makers.

At World Maker Faire New York next weekend, over twenty such Mini Maker Faire producers will be meeting up, telling stories, and learning about new tools.

4-H StarBucks- Sandoval County 4H

4-H is a great way to connect children to multiple activities. We have everything from livestock to technology activities. Take a look at a few of the crafts that have been made through the year. We have other items at the State Fair.